Ocean Engineer, Director, National Centre for Coastal Research, Working on Coastal Protection, Desalination, Offshore Wind Projects, Blue Economy
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M V RAMANA MURTHY retweeted
🌊 New Discovery facilitated by the Deep Ocean Mission!
With the Ministry of Earth Sciences’ (MoES), as part of collaborative research ongoing under the Deep Ocean Mission (DOM), scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered a new electric ray species, Tetronarce ramanamurthyi, in the deep waters of the Arabian Sea off India’s southwestern coast. This marks the first confirmed record of the genus Tetronarce in the northern Indian Ocean.
Based on nine specimens collected under DOM, the discovery was confirmed through anatomical examination and DNA sequencing. The findings have been published in the international scientific journal Zootaxa.
This discovery highlights the importance of deep-ocean exploration in uncovering marine biodiversity and advancing India’s scientific understanding of the ocean.
#MoES #DeepOceanMission #ZSI #OceanScience #MarineBiodiversity
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M V RAMANA MURTHY retweeted
𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐎𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐕𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐥 – ‘𝐒𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧’
Hon’ble Minister of Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh, virtually launched ‘Sagar Manthan’ in the gracious presence of Dr. T. Srinivasa Kumar, Secretary, MoES, at Rishi Bankim Shipyard, Kolkata.
The launch and naming ceremony was witnessed by Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR; Dr. John Kurian, Group Director; and officials from NCPOR’s Vessel Operations Management Section. Built by GRSE, Kolkata, the vessel is being developed under the Deep Ocean Mission, with NCPOR, Goa, as the nodal agency.
Following its launch, superstructure erection, system integration, and extensive sea trials will proceed before its final delivery to NCPOR in 2028. The state-of-the-art vessel will strengthen India’s capabilities in deep-sea exploration, ocean observation, marine research and technology development.
Equipped for advanced seafloor mapping, geological and geophysical investigations, marine mineral exploration, biodiversity assessment and underwater technology, Sagar Manthan will help to reduce dependence on external research platforms and advance India’s journey towards a knowledge-driven and sustainable Blue Economy.
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#SagarManthan #DeepOceanMission #NCPOR #MoES #GRSE #BlueEconomy #AatmanirbharBharat
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M V RAMANA MURTHY retweeted
Significant Milestone for Make in India🇮🇳 and India’s Marine Research Ecosystem!
The Ministry of Earth Sciences is committed to bolstering Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi Ji’s vision of #DeepOceanMission & #BlueEconomy as pillars of India’s scientific strength, maritime capability and sustainable growth. His emphasis on indigenous ocean research, deep-sea exploration and #Aatmanirbharta in Marine Science will truly prove to be a game-changer for our Nation.
With the guidance and support of Hon’ble MoS (I/C), #MoES, @DrJitendraSingh Ji, the indigenously-built 'ORV Sagar Manthan' will help advance the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 by enabling detailed observations and research in oceanography, complementing deep-sea exploration and surveys, disaster preparedness and environmental stewardship while supporting India’s continued international cooperation in advanced ocean platforms.
For India, this launch will further open new avenues in marine resource assessment, climate and ocean studies, and Blue Economy leadership, in keeping with the goals of #AatmanirbharBharat.
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#DeepOceanMission #BlueEconomy #ORVSagarManthan #MakeInIndia #AatmanirbharBharat #ViksitBharat2047
India launches ORV Sagar Manthan, boosting ocean research fleet
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🇮🇳 80th Independence Day Celebrations at NIOT 🇮🇳
The 80th Independence Day was celebrated at the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) with great patriotic fervour and pride.
The National Flag was hoisted by Director, NIOT, Prof. Balaji Ramakrishnan, who addressed the gathering and highlighted NIOT’s significant contributions to India’s ocean and deep-sea technology missions.
In his address, the Director highlighted the progress of the Deep Ocean Mission and Mission Mausam, along with NIOT’s key programmes spanning MATSYA 6000, Deep-Sea Mining, Ocean Energy & Fresh Water, Marine Biotechnology, Ocean Health, Ocean Observation, Ocean Electronics, Ocean Acoustics, Marine Sensors, Ocean Structures and Underwater Robotics.
Emphasising innovation, indigenous technology, teamwork, and scientific excellence, he called upon the NIOT family to continue contributing to a stronger, self-reliant #ViksitBharat.
The celebrations continued with an enthusiastic Staff Recreational Club (SRC) programme, featuring vibrant cultural and talent activities that brought the NIOT family together in a spirit of unity, camaraderie and national pride.
🇮🇳 Jai Hind! Vande Mataram! 🇮🇳
#IndependenceDay2026 #NIOT #MoES #DeepOceanMission #MissionMausam #ViksitBharat #AtmanirbharBharat #OceanTechnology #India #JaiHind #VandeMataram
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M V RAMANA MURTHY retweeted
🇮🇳 Independence Day Celebrations 2026 at INCOIS 🇮🇳
The 80th Independence Day of India was celebrated with patriotic fervour and enthusiasm at the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS).
The celebrations were led by Dr. T. M. Balakrishnan Nair, Director, INCOIS, who unfurled the National Flag and addressed the INCOIS community, sharing an inspiring message on the importance of scientific excellence, national service, and our collective responsibility towards the nation.
As part of the celebrations, a Tree Plantation Drive was also organised at the INCOIS campus, reaffirming our commitment to environmental sustainability and a greener future. 🌱🌳
The celebrations reflected the spirit of #NationFirst, scientific innovation, environmental stewardship, and service to society.
Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
#IndependenceDay2026 #IndependenceDay #75YearsOfIndependence #INCOIS #MoES #JaiHind #India #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav #TreePlantation #GreenIndia #SustainableFuture #OceanScience @moesgoi
M V RAMANA MURTHY retweeted
NCCR celebrated India’s 80th Independence Day at its Visakhapatnam Campus. A new campus for stronger coastal research, training & capacity building—supporting Viksit Bharat and a sustainable Blue Economy
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#IndependenceDay #Visakhapatnam #CoastalResearch
Congratulations Dr.R.S.Kankara, Director, NCCR and team.
NCCR celebrated India’s 80th Independence Day at its Visakhapatnam Campus. A new campus for stronger coastal research, training & capacity building—supporting Viksit Bharat and a sustainable Blue Economy
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#IndependenceDay #Visakhapatnam #CoastalResearch
M V RAMANA MURTHY retweeted
NIOT initiates Ocean Olympiad India which has been envisioned as a national-level annual competition to promote ocean literacy and deepen understanding of the oceans among young learners. It begins with online registration and a screening examination, followed by further selection rounds, including a qualifier stage and a grand finale. Open to students of Grade 11 and undergraduate students.
Link: oceanolympiad.com
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M V RAMANA MURTHY retweeted
The Ocean Hackathon, Chennai edition is hosted by NIOT and co-hosted by St Joesph’s College of Engineering , is a 48-hour intensive global event coordinated by Campus Mondial de la Mer, France since 2016, . The Hackathon will happen parallelly across 11 cities around the world, where multidisciplinary teams work on specific ocean related challenges using marine and maritime datasets. The winning team will be sponsored to participate in the International Grand Finale at Brest, France, and cash awards of ₹50,000 for the 1st Runner-up and ₹25,000 for the 2nd Runner-up. Participants can be students, researchers, engineers, experts, start-up owners, and industry professionals.
link: campusmer.fr
M V RAMANA MURTHY retweeted
Dr. M.V. Ramana Murthy (@MVR_NCCR), Mission Director, Deep Ocean Mission (DOM), @moesgoi, delivered an insightful lecture on “Deep Ocean Mission and Blue Economy” during the ESF Distinguished Lecture 2026.
The session focused on the immense potential of deep ocean exploration, emerging scientific advancements, and the role of marine resources in driving sustainable growth.
Discussions also highlighted the importance of strengthening research, technology, and innovation to support India’s vision of a resilient Blue Economy and contribute towards building a sustainable and future-ready nation.
#DeepOceanMission #BlueEconomy #MoES #EarthSciences #MarineScience #ViksitBharat
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M V RAMANA MURTHY retweeted
NDMA delegation led by Dr. Krishna S Vatsa, Member & HoD @ndmaindia met Hon’ble Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Dr. Mohan Yadav in Bhopal to review disaster management initiatives in Madhya Pradesh and to discuss preparedness measures for Simhastha 2028.
#NDMA #Simhastha2028
Happy to be part of this event and deliver talk on Blue Economy- Need for Centre of Excellence and Education.
𝐌𝐨𝐔𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 & 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲: 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐚 𝐕𝐢𝐤𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭
The Centre for Maritime Economy and Connectivity (@cmec_ris) at Research and Information System for Developing Countries (@RIS_NewDelhi), in collaboration with the University of Delhi (@UnivofDelhi), is co-organising the MoUs Exchange Ceremony & Seminar on ‘𝘉𝘭𝘶𝘦 𝘌𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘺: 𝘐𝘵𝘴 𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘝𝘪𝘬𝘴𝘪𝘵 𝘉𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘵.’
We are deeply honoured to welcome Shri Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal), Hon’ble Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways (@shipmin_india), Government of India, as the Chief Guest for the occasion.
The event will be presided over by Prof. Yogesh Singh (@YeDesHaiMera), Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, University of Delhi.
The programme will feature an address by Prof. Sachin Kumar Sharma (@SKSharma_World), Director General, RIS, discussing the strategic significance of the blue economy in advancing India’s development agenda.
📍 Venue: Swami Vivekananda Hall, Delhi School of Economics
📅 Date: Friday, April 24, 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (IST)
The MoUs Exchange Ceremony will be followed by a panel discussion on '𝘉𝘭𝘶𝘦 𝘌𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘺: 𝘐𝘵𝘴 𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘝𝘪𝘬𝘴𝘪𝘵 𝘉𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘵,' bringing together leading voices from academia, government, and industry to deliberate on its strategic importance.
The session will be moderated by Prof. Ram Singh (@RamSinghEcon), Director, Delhi School of Economics (@DelhiSchoolOfEC).
𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬
🔹Prof. A. Venkat Raman, Professor & Dean, Faculty of Management Studies (@FMS_Delhi), University of Delhi
🔹Dr. Ramana Murthy (@MVR_NCCR), Mission Director, Deep Ocean Mission, Ministry of Earth Sciences (@moesgoi)
🔹Cmde. Sujeet Samaddar (@sujeetsamaddar), NM (Retd.), Visiting Fellow, Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), New Delhi
🔹Dr. George E. Thomas, Former Faculty, Insurance Institute of India
The discussion will explore strategic, economic, and institutional dimensions of the Blue Economy, highlighting its critical role in sustainable growth and national development.
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M V RAMANA MURTHY retweeted
India is among the few nations with a dedicated bioeconomy policy and one of the very few to have ambitious initiatives like the Deep Ocean Mission.
From the ramparts of the Red Fort, Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi has highlighted several scientific initiatives, mentioning the Deep Ocean Mission twice in his Independence Day addresses.
Under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble PM, India is steadily paving its way toward new heights in science and technology.
#IISF2025 #VigyanSeSamruddhi #ViksitBharat
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M V RAMANA MURTHY retweeted
Progress review of 57 extramural projects under the #DeepOceanMission was held on 16–17 Oct 2025 by Dr M. Ravichandran, Secretary, @moesgoi , in presence of Prof. Balaji Ramakrishnan, Director, NIOT, and senior officials of MoES.
Innovations across DOM verticals were showcased.
M V RAMANA MURTHY retweeted
Historical Feat: India Becomes 1st Investor to Secure 2nd Polymetallic Sulphides Contract!
India has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first investor nation to secure two active contracts for deep-sea polymetallic sulphides. This achievement goes beyond resource exploration; it reflects India’s rising leadership in ocean science, technology, and global governance.
✅ Only nation with two PMS contracts under the International Seabed Authority.
✅ 20,000 sq. km of exclusive exploration rights in the Indian Ocean’s mineral-rich ridges.
✅ Reinforces India’s status as a pioneer investor in seabed exploration.
✅ Strengthens both scientific innovation and geostrategic influence in ocean resources.
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M V RAMANA MURTHY retweeted
India dives deeper into its blue wealth! 🇮🇳 PM’s vision for the #DeepOceanMission gets a boost as two Indian aquanauts achieve a record 5000m dive in the Atlantic. – Union MoS @DrJitendraSingh
For the first time, the government has awakened to the enormous wealth lying on the seabed, and the Prime Minister has not only followed up with the Mission but he also gave it a priority as he spoke about it consecutively in his #IndependneceDay addresses in 2022 and 2023
- Union Minister of State @DrJitendraSingh addressing a Press Conference on #DeepOceanMission and successful accomplishment of two Indian aquanauts deepest dive upto 5000m in Atlantic Ocean
M V RAMANA MURTHY retweeted
India’s Deepest Dive: A Historic Milestone Achieved!
A Press Conference led by Hon'ble MoS (I/C), MoES, Dr. Jitendra Singh, was held at the National Media Centre, New Delhi, on the 'Successful 5000m deepest dive by India’s aquanauts in the French submersible NAUTILE' under the Indo-French collaboration in the Atlantic Ocean, as part of the Deep Ocean Mission.
The event began with Opening Remarks by Shri Dhirendra Ojha, Principal Director General (PDG), Press Information Bureau (PIB), followed by Welcome Remarks by Professor Balaji Ramakrishnan, Director, NIOT.
Dr M Ravichandran, Secretary, MoES, delivered a detailed presentation on the successful mission and its achievement, emphasising its significance in advancing India’s ocean research and deep-sea technology capabilities.
HMoES, Dr. Jitendra Singh addressed the gathering, commending the milestone in India’s deep-sea expedition and reaffirming the Government’s commitment to strengthening scientific innovation for national progress.
The session concluded with a Media Interaction, followed by a Vote of Thanks by Dr MV Ramana Murthy, Mission Director, Deep Ocean Mission.
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